[Alizar]

26 January 2025 at 3:15:30 #2317299

We will have 3 full days in Zermatt and husband would like to ski at least one day (I understand that it’s morning only) but I don’t ski. What would you recommend as an itinerary? If possible I’d like to take a walk to at least the Stellisee, maybe other lakes if easy to arrange and not too strenous (we are seniors). We’ll need to rent the ski equipment.

Also, is it worth taking the extra trip to Testa Grigia? And/or Gornergrat?

Thanks for all the help

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[Roger Sexton]

Reply 1 of 6 • 26 January 2025 at 6:44:52 #2317306

Hello Alizar

If you are spending time in Zermatt, the one thing you must do is go up the Gornergrat.  There are three (groups of) mountain lines which go up from Zermatt.  They are to Glacier Mountain Paradise, Blauherd/Rothorn and Gornergrat.  The Gornergrat line gives you the best views of the Matterhorn.  Sit on the right.  At the summit there is an incredible 360 degrees view.  In my opinion it is the best mountain ride in the Alps.  It is also outstanding value for money.

https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/gornergrat/
Best wishes
Roger

[Alizar]

Reply 2 of 6 • 26 January 2025 at 20:03:41 #2317652

Thanks, Roger

If we go up to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise in the morning for husband to ski, how does that work? We could rent the skis in Zermatt and bring them up. Then, does he ski down to Zermatt, while I wait for him? Could he do more than one run? And then we could go down to Trockener Steg, or I meet him there and we go up to Gornergrat? And maybe walk down from there to the Rifflesee?
I’m having trouble picturing how it would fit together (not a skier myself, but the one who needs to nail down the details).

Any ideas would be most welcome.

[Roger Sexton]

Reply 3 of 6 • 26 January 2025 at 20:40:58 #2317654

I am not a skier either, so I cannot help on this point.

I have been up to Gornergrat in the winter, and there are certainly a lot of pistes going down from there, but I am not sure where they end.

Best wishes
Roger

[User]

Reply 4 of 6 • 26 January 2025 at 22:22:57 #2317660

Hi Alizar,

You can find lots of useful information in regards to a Zermatt visit, including the mountain tops Roger mentions in the link below:

• https://www.myswissalps.com/town/zermatt/

That’s correct, summer skiing closes at midday so an early start would be recommended to make the most of the slopes.  There are sports shops in Zermatt itself so your husband can readily rent skis when you arrive. Not all runs will be open so you are best to check which ones so you can coordinate if your plan is meet somewhere.  If you scroll to Other websites of interest in the Zermatt guide, you can find a link there to help you out in regard to Summer skiing in Zermatt.

Kind regards,
Yolanda

[Alizar]

Reply 5 of 6 • 27 January 2025 at 15:16:28 #2321548

Thanks Roger and Yolanda,
I think I’ll check in with the rental place early on and they can fill us in. One morning for the slopes would be fine. Then off to Gornergrat in the afternoon or the next day. It’s great to have such quick feedback, I am always anxious about new places.

[Danielsan]

Reply 6 of 6 • 28 January 2025 at 10:17:35 #2325314

Hello Alizar,

Your indication of your husband skiing in the morning only, and Yolanda’s response leads me to believe you are visiting in the summer months or not in the ski season. (Please, correct me if Im wrong.) If this is true, the only skiing that may be available will be up on the Glacier Paradise (https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/matterhorn/). That can take place all year around (depending on weather). Meaning, there won’t be any skiing down into Zermatt through Trockernersteg. Nor will there be any skiing from the Gornergrat down to anywhere, as there won’t be any snow (or, at least any to ski down).

I, too, don’t ski, and that is why I have visited Zermatt three times in the last six years in September each time. That includes this past September. While this last trip was colder than the first two trips, there was no snow in the area to ski down into Zermatt from. Not being a skier myself, l would suggest stopping in the tourist info office right outside the main station upon arrival in Zermatt to help with any ski rental questions.

I would also suggest you accompany your husband to the Glacier Paradise. While he’s skiing, relax in the cafeteria up there and return with him. You can only visit the Gornergrat by going (depending on time of year) back down on the gondola into town and going to the Gornergrat station across from the main station. I agree with Roger. The Gornergrat is one of the best attractions in the Alps, but you can’t get there from, say, the Glacier Paradise or Trockener Steg without switching ‘valleys’. While inquiring about the tickets to Italy, for some reason, they weren’t running then, so I just continued on my journey through Zermatt.

I hope this may help your planning.
Have a great trip..

Regards,

Danielsan